The Beach is Calling Blog

On Alabama's Beaches

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Snowbirds looking for fellow birds in the Gulf State Park
Kids looking at the beach

Your Guide to the Gulf Coast

Ready to start planning your trip to Alabama's Beaches? Our “Beach is Calling” blog shares the best beach vacation tips, including favorite hot spots for fresh seafood, activities and attractions for nonstop fun, unique things to do, and itineraries for every type of vacation. 

Our blogs, written by guests, local experts, and Alabama's Beaches staff, can help you plan a trip no matter the season or group. From guys’ and girls’ getaways, couples’ trips, family vacays, and golf or fishing trips, you’ll discover plenty of vacation inspiration. 

Family relaxing on the beach under an umbrella in Gulf Shores
Tips to Stay Cool on Alabama’s Beaches This Summer
Lost Key Golf Club
Experience a Golfing Paradise at Lost Key Golf Club
outdoor patio at LuLu's Gulf Shores AL
Coastal Characters: Lucy Buffett at Lulu's (Video)
The Lodge at Gulf State Park
Meeting Sponsors: How to Find Them, Pitch Them and Keep Them
Dolphin Cruise Orange Beach
Fun Team-Building Activities On & Off the Beach
beach chairs, gulf shores, orange beach
Plan a BIG Meeting While Leaving a SMALL Footprint
Softball Tournament in Orange Beach AL
How Alabama’s Beaches Are an All-Season Sports Destination
Tacky Jacks Breakfast
Fuel Up Before Your Game with Breakfast in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach 
Baseball player
Get to Know the Beach's Best Sports Facilities
NCAA Softball Gulf Shores
Start Planning Your Sportscation to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Hashtag Events Happening in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama
5 Ways Social Media Helps Meeting Planners Communicate & Educate Attendees
reserve meeting date gulf shores
Save the Date Ideas for Your Meeting on Alabama Beaches
Softball player competing on the Alabama Gulf Coast
3 Tips for Athletes Competing on Alabama's Beaches